Toys 'n' Playthings

12/09/2025

Asmodee wins Children’s category at Big Christmas Wishlist

Brick Like This was a winner in the Children’s category for the Big Christmas Wishlist. Asmodee’s Phil Crawford, Brand Manager and Roger Martin, Marketing Director, were pictured on the Asmodee stand at the show.

Asmodee showcased their big four games at the Big Christmas Press Show, tipped to dominate Christmas gift lists and games nights this festive season.

They include Dobble Bluey - Simple, fast and fun, Dobble is the ultimate game of observation and speed for everyone! Come play with Bluey, Bingo, Mum, Dad and all their friends. Spot the match among the characters and items from your favourite cartoon. With 5 game variants, every game will be different!

Mighty Wheels from Smart Zone also attended The Big Christmas Press Show for the first time, showcasing their hero range of construction toys.

11/09/2025

Phillip has joined the Toymaster family. His shop Phillips Hobbies is based at Thorby Avenue in the Cambridgeshire town of March, specialises in die-cast collectables, model railways, plastic kits, and jigsaw puzzles.

George is looking forward to attending his first Toymaster Members Meeting. He told Toys n Playthings: “I’m looking forward to meeting other members and suppliers in Coventry later this month. The date almost coincides with my first anniversary of trading as a bricks-and-mortar store on September 28, so the timing couldn’t be better!”

25/06/2025

Just Play appoints Sara Taylor as SVP of sales

Just Play has announced the appointment of Sara Taylor as senior vice president (SVP) of Sales across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) effective immediately.

19/03/2025

Ravensburger announces Disney Lorcana play initiatives for independent stores
Ravensburger

Ravensburger is launching a raft of events across the UK and Ireland in order to recruit and engage players and support new set launches in stores.

18/03/2025

Exhibitor applications now open for Toy Fair 2026
Toy Fair

Applications for exhibition space at Toy Fair 2026 are now open on the Toy Fair website. Toy Fair, organised by the British Toy & Hobby Association (BTHA) is set to return to Olympia, London, from the 20 – 22 January 2026, and will span the Grand, National, and Upper West Halls. Toy Fair provides ...

17/03/2025

Floss & Rock adds more originality to its Creative Art line-up
Floss and Rock

Award-winning children’s gift and toy brand, Floss & Rock, is no stranger to arts & crafts activities. Since it launched its Creative Art category in 2023, it has seen excellent sales and growth consistently.  It is no surprise, therefore, that as part of Floss & Rock’s new Spring/Summer 2025 ...

17/03/2025

MGA speeds up plan to move manufacturing out of China
Mattel

MGA Entertainment is accelerating its manufacturing away from China as it reshapes production amid President Donald Trump’s intensifying trade war with the country according to a Reuters exclusive. Mattel and others are moving in the same direction. US-based MGA makes its Bratz and L.O.L. Surpr...

06/02/2025

Bigjigs acquires Fiesta Crafts to boost educational play
Bigjigs Toys Fiesta Crafts

Bigjigs Toys, the family-run toy company established in 1985, has announced its acquisition of Fiesta Crafts, a British toy brand celebrated for its innovative, educational, and play-enhancing products. This exciting development strengthens Bigjigs’ educational play portfolio, furthering its missi...

05/02/2025

Mattel reports Q4 and full year 2024 results
Mattel

Mattel launched the Q4 & 2024 annual results season at close of play on NYSE (4pm EST/10pm UK time) on Tuesday 4 February.

29/01/2025

Widdop & Co launch new range of plush toys
WIDDOPandCo

Widdop & Co, a fifth-generation family-run business with a 140-year history, has announced the launch of its latest product range, Softies, a delightful collection of plush toys and gifts designed to bring joy to children and adults alike.   The new line features charming characters from teddies ...

29/01/2025

Playmobil has new brand positioning & concept
Playmobil

Following last year’s International Toy Fair in Nuremberg announcement, “Setting off into the future,” Playmobil is now following up on this promise in 2025.  The new motto is: “The future is now.” With a new brand positioning and communication strategy viable for the future, Playmobil is...

27/01/2025

Heroic collection heading from Simba Smoby
Toy Fair

With the new Smoby Life Mud Kitchen, crowned Hero Toy at this year’s London Toy Fair, Simba Smoby UK is proud to reveal the expansion of its sustainable collection: Smoby Life.  The Mud Kitchen is part of Smoby’s wider range of eco-conscious outdoor toys which aim to provide families with a gre...